People are fascinated by the brain, but can be intimidated by neuroscience. Dr Uncapher and filmmaker Brent Hoff made a short film to show that neuroscience can be beautiful, because neuroscience is ultimately about people and their lives. CBS news highlighted the film and the people featured in it to celebrate Valentine's Day. Watch the news coverage here, and watch the short film here.

Dr Uncapher spoke with 95 fifth graders at Los Alamitos Elementary School about their brains and ways to cultivate a scientific mindset. Dr Uncapher then spoke with the staff about teaching and learning with the brain in mind. If you would like us to come to your school, please contact us at education@appliedneuro.org or email Dr Uncapher directly at melina@appliedneuro.org. We look forward to helping you cultivate the next generation of learners!

We are honored to welcome Dr. Lara Foland-Ross to our advisory board. Dr. Foland-Ross is a Stanford neuroscientist who specializes in mood disorders and emotion. Her work at Stanford includes investigating mood disorders in the teenage brain. Her expertise will be instrumental in our education programs.